Newsom follows Trump’s lead with new back-to-office orders

Published March 4, 2025 10:43am ET



California state employees’ days of remote work are coming to an end due to a new policy set by Gov. Gavin Newsom (D-CA).

The governor signed an executive order Monday requiring state workers to return to the office four days a week by July 1. The governor’s office touted the measure as a way to foster faster and more effective decision-making, ensure public resources are managed effectively, and deliver high-quality public service to Californians with increased responsiveness and coordination.

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